Flight Cancellation due to US-Israel war on Iran (Updated on April 2026)
This page mainly tells about the Latest Airline Alerts on Flight cancellations, Delays and their cause
Updated on 22/04/2026
Middle East: Continued airspace closures have led to thousands of flight cancellations, with major airlines such as Air India and IndiGo cautioning that further disruptions are likely.
Nepal Airlines: RA 253/254 (Kathmandu-Doha) cancelled for April 25-26.
Australia/NZ: Significant disruptions with 400+ flights impacted, with major issues for Air New Zealand.
Lufthansa: 20,000 flights cancelled between May and October, with immediate impact starting April 21-22 due to the Middle East jet fuel crisis.
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas: Severe delays and cancellations at Auckland Airport due to fog and positioning failures.
Aer Lingus: Cancelling/rescheduling 430 flights (2% of summer schedule) affecting 23,000 passengers due to maintenance delays.
Pegasus Airlines: Continuing to suspend flights to several Middle East destinations.
Italy Airport Strikes: Residual delays from nationwide strikes affecting 410 flights.
Ryanair: Reducing operations and pulling out of Spanish airports, including Asturias
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Updated on 13/04/2026
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to severely impact global aviation, with multiple airlines cancelling or reducing flights across key routes on April 13, 2026. From Europe to Asia, carriers are adjusting operations due to safety risks, fuel shortages, and airspace restrictions.
British Airways
Flights to Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Tel Aviv, and Amman have been cancelled, with suspensions extended into mid-2026.
Lufthansa Group / Air France–KLM
Several Middle East routes remain suspended or are operating at reduced capacity over the coming months.
- Operations for Lufthansa and Lufthansa CityLine are disrupted from April 13–14 due to strike action
- Eurowings faces a one-day strike affecting all departures from German airports on April 13
Important Exception:
Flights from Germany to destinations such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen are exempt from the strike.
Lufthansa Rebooking & Refund Options
Passengers booked with Lufthansa Group airlines (including Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Air Dolomiti) can:
- Rebook free of charge for travel between April 11–21, 2026
- Request a full refund until April 13, 2026
- Receive automatic rebooking notifications via SMS/email
Passengers can also:
- Modify bookings via the Help Centre
- Use the chat assistant
- Convert cancelled flights into train tickets via Deutsche Bahn
Asia Aviation Disruptions: Major Delays Hit Delhi, Tokyo, and Dubai as Airlines Face Ongoing Challenges
Around 67 flights were cancelled and nearly 1,470 were delayed across countries such as Thailand, Japan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, India, and Indonesia on April 13.
Which Airlines were affected due to this disruptions?
Batik Air and United Airlines recorded the highest cancellations with 10 each. Indian carriers saw a large number of delays. IndiGo reported 93 delays, while Air India had 4 cancellations and 74 delays.
All Nippon Airways recorded 75 delays, mainly linked to operations in Tokyo. Other major airlines such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Lion Air also reported disruptions.
US Flight Cancellations and Delays Today (13.04.26)
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines have all reported clusters of delayed flights at their primary hubs. Low-cost and ultra-low-cost operators including Spirit and JetBlue have also been caught up in the chaos
Which Airports Are Affected?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Boston Logan, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston George Bush Intercontinental, Houston William P. Hobby, Los Angeles International, and the three major New York area airports.
What are the Other Airlines that Affected?
- Widespread cancellations across Gulf and Middle East routes
- Pegasus disruptions extended through April 13
- Around 1,000 flights cancelled due to fuel shortages
- Thousands of West Asia flights cancelled since late February
- Reduced schedules continue on April 13
- Air India has suspended Israel flights until May 31, 2026
AirAsia / AirAsia X
- ~10% flight cuts and fare increases
Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways
- Reduced services due to fuel constraints
Gulf Carriers (Airlines) which had Partial Operations?
These airlines are operating at reduced capacity (36%–71%), with many routes rerouted or limited
Additional Key Disruptions
Delta Air Lines: New York–Tel Aviv flights cancelled until May 31
Aegean Airlines: Suspensions to Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Amman until April 22
Cathay Pacific: Capacity cuts due to rising fuel costs
Air India Express: Flights IX255 (IDR–SHJ) and IX256 (SHJ–IDR) cancelled on April 13
Major Routes & Regions that are Affected?
Flights remain disrupted or rerouted across:
- Tel Aviv
- Iran (entire airspace)
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Doha
- Dubai & Abu Dhabi
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
What Travelers should know?
- Expect last-minute cancellations and delays
- Many flights are taking longer alternative routes
- Airlines are offering flexible rebooking and refunds
- Always check flight status before departure.
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Indian Carriers Cancel / Reduce several Middle East Flights 06/04/2026
Major Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo have cancelled or reduced several Middle East flights today.
Operations remain limited, with only essential or special flights running on select routes.
- Cancelled / suspended most Middle East flights
- Only limited special flights operating
- Large number of international flights cancelled
- Especially routes to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
- Partial suspensions and reduced schedules
Middle East & Gulf Airlines
Airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways are facing major disruptions due to restricted airspace. Many flights are either suspended or rerouted to avoid high-risk conflict zones.
- Emirates: Several routes suspended / reduced due to airspace risk
- Qatar Airways: Major cancellations due to restricted airspace. Large portion of operations affected
- Etihad Airways: Reduced operations and rerouting flights
- Oman Air: Cancelled multiple regional routes (ongoing impact)
- Kuwait Airways: Flights suspended to conflict-affected destinations
European Airlines
Leading carriers like Lufthansa and British Airways have cancelled flights to affected regions. Airlines are prioritizing passenger safety by avoiding Middle East airspace.
Lufthansa Group (incl. SWISS, Austrian)
- Flights to Tehran, Tel Aviv, and nearby regions suspended
- Cancelling / rerouting Middle East flights
KLM & Air France partners
- Avoiding conflict airspace, cancellations ongoing
- Suspended flights to Israel, UAE, and nearby cities
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
- Cancelling large number of flights due to fuel crisis
Asia-Pacific Airlines
Airlines including Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines have reduced or suspended select routes. Flight schedules are being adjusted due to operational risks and fuel challenges.
Singapore Airlines / Scoot: Cancelled flights to Dubai & Middle East routes
Malaysia Airlines: Suspended Doha routes
Air New Zealand: Reducing flights due to fuel shortages
Vietnam Airlines: Cutting up to 20% of flights
Other International Airlines
Carriers like Turkish Airlines and United Airlines have cancelled several international flights. Many routes are temporarily halted or modified due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
- Turkish Airlines: Suspended flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan. Additional Gulf cancellations
- Pegasus Airlines: Cancelled flights to multiple Middle East cities until mid-April
- Virgin Atlantic: Cancelled select routes (e.g., London–Dubai)
- United Airlines (USA): Cancelling select international & domestic flights
Key Airports / Routes Affected (06/04/26)
Major hubs including Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv are heavily impacted today. Flights to and from these locations are either cancelled, delayed, or operating with restrictions.
Major Middle East Hub Airports (Most affected)
These airports have reported the highest number of cancellations globally during the crisis. These are the top global transit hubs where Flights are heavily cancelled / reduced and Airspace restrictions are frequently changing.
- Dubai International Airport
- Al Maktoum International Airport
- Zayed International Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Kuwait International Airport
- Bahrain International Airport
Saudi Arabia & Gulf Region Airports
Flights to/from these Saudi Arabia Airports are suspended or limited ans also affected by regional airspace closures
Indian Airports (Indirect impact)
Indian airports are affected due to Middle East International flights cancellation and delay. Due to airline restrictions Passengers facing schedule disruptions.
- Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Chennai International Airport
Conflict Zone Airports (Severely impacted)
Countries like Iran, Iraq, Israel, Bahrain and Kuwait have closed or restricted airspace
Other Affected Regional Airports
Dependent on sudden airspace changes it means cancellation and rerouted of flights at
- Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
- Queen Alia International Airport
- Sharjah International Airport
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Norwegian Air Flight Suspensions 05/04/2026
Norwegian Air has temporarily suspended key international routes due to ongoing regional disruptions and safety concerns. Passengers traveling to affected destinations may face delays and rescheduling until services resume. Travelers should monitor updates for rescheduled operations and the suspended routes are:
- All flights to Dubai through April 8
- Services to Tel Aviv and Beirut postponed until June 15.
Malaysia Airlines Route Suspension
Malaysia Airlines has paused select routes as part of precautionary measures amid unstable airspace conditions. Travelers should regularly check updates before planning their journeys.
- Temporarily suspended flights to Doha until April 15 due to regional disruptions.
Pegasus Airlines Large-Scale Cancellations
Pegasus Airlines has implemented widespread cancellations across multiple destinations due to regional instability. This has significantly impacted travel connectivity across the Middle East. Cancelled flights to multiple destinations until April 13, including:
- Iran, Iraq
- Amman, Beirut
- Kuwait, Bahrain
- Doha, Dammam, Riyadh
- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
Skybus Service Cancellation
Regional flight services have been disrupted due to operational challenges and external factors affecting fuel and routes. Passengers are advised to look for alternative travel options. Cancellations are effective from April 2 onwards due to fuel supply and conflict-related challenges. Skybus has cancelled all flights between:
Regional Airspace Restrictions (NOTAM Impact)
Several countries have imposed airspace restrictions, causing major disruptions to international flight routes. These closures are affecting travel between key global regions, including Asia and Europe. Airspace across several Middle East regions currently restricted or closed under NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), including:
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kuwait
- Syria
⚠️ Travel Advisory for Passengers
Over 5,500+ flights have been affected globally, Travelers are strongly advised to stay informed through official airline Real-time updates and advisories before travel. With thousands of flights impacted, flexibility and advance planning are essential. Passengers should check directly with airlines such as
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El Al Israel Airlines Flight Cancellations (04/04/2026)
El Al has cancelled most flights departing from Israel through April 11, operating only limited services to a few essential international destinations. Travelers are advised to check schedules frequently due to ongoing uncertainty.
Emirates & Etihad Airways Reduced Operations
Both airlines are running reduced flight schedules after partial airspace reopenings. Major disruptions continue from their hubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, impacting global connectivity.
Finnair Route Suspensions
Finnair Suspended flights to
- Flights to Doha until July 2
- Flights to Dubai until October 24
Passengers should consider alternate routes or airlines.
Air France–KLM Service Halt
The airline group has suspended flights to: Tel Aviv, Riyadh, Dammam and Dubai. All routes are paused until May 17, affecting Europe–Middle East travel.
Cathay Pacific Flight Cancellations
- Cathay Pacific has cancelled all passenger flights to: Dubai and Riyadh. Suspensions remain in effect until May 31.
Air Canada Israel Route Suspension
Air Canada has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv until April 10, citing regional instability.
airBaltic Extended Cancellations
airBaltic has cancelled:
- All flights to Tel Aviv until April 29
- Flights to Dubai until October 24
Long-term disruptions are expected for these routes.
Flynas Regional Flight Suspensions
- Flynas has suspended flights to: Dubai i, Doha, and other regional destinations until April 15.
Indian Carriers Face Massive Disruptions
Indian airlines have cancelled over 4,335 flights, heavily impacting routes to the Gulf region.
- Major disruptions across Middle East sectors
- Passenger delays, rescheduling, and fare hikes
- Significant impact on travelers from India
IndiGo Flight Cancellation update
You can find how many Indigo Flights are cancelled daily and the reason through this link.
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